M's sister talked about the culture of Argentina as she taught us how to make Empanadas. What I loved about the culture is the focus on the family, huge daily family lunches and the humble simple life style. 
Then arm wrestling, leg wrestling and the human pretzel! Thank you "M" and family for opening up your home to us!!! Thank you for planning such an amazing, educational, fun and delicious night! Your family is truly amazing!! We love and appreciate all that you do!
What was your favorite thing you leanred about Argentina?
Recipe for Empanadas
4 cups flour
1-2 tsp salt
2-3 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons butter, chilled
12 tablespoons lard or shortening, chilled
3/4-1 cup water
1. Sift flour into bowl. Stir in salt and sugar
2. Blend butter and shortening into flour mixture.
3. Whisk egg yolks and water together. Stir mixture into dry ingredients a little at a time until dough is thoroughly mixed and smooth. The dough will seem a bit shaggy until it is thoroughly chilled.
4. Cover the dough with Saran Wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
5. Roll out dough
6. Cut with round pastry cutter
7. Fill dough with any filling you would like: pizza sauce and cheese, ham and cheese .. Etc
8. You can either fry or bake the empanadas. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
No comments:
Post a Comment